ZEIST, Netherlands, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Midfielders Evander
Sno and David Mendes da Silva received their first Netherlands
call-up on Friday when coach Marco van Basten announced a 20-man
squad for a friendly against England next Wednesday.

The 19-year-old Sno, who signed for Celtic this season, got
his invitation after PSV Eindhoven youngster Ibrahim Afellay
told Van Basten that he need more time to decide his future.

Afellay, who has Dutch and Moroccan nationality, has also
been approached by Morocco's football officials.

'Afellay told me that he first wants to speak with our
technical staff before he decides,' added Van Basten.

'It will be his decision and we don't want to push him. He
has to take a decision that he never regrets.'

Van Basten rejected a bid from Clarence Seedorf, who has
said in recent interviews that he still wanted to play for the
Dutch team.

'The last two years I spoke three times with Clarence and
explained him why we didn't invite him' Van Basten told
reporters.

'Clarence had his chance under five coaches and never
convinced. We chose a new direction two years ago and found no
reason to pick him.'

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been left
out of the game at the Amsterdam Arena after agreeing with Van
Basten that he could skip friendly matches if he wanted.